Posture and Performance

Gillian is a world renowned equine anatomy and biomechanics specialist. She is a rider, coach, lecturer, therapist, author, anatomical artist and popular speaker. Her many books include, ‘How Your Horse Moves’, ‘Anatomy for Performance’, and ‘Posture and Performance'. Through her company Horses Inside Out, which is based in the Midlands in England, Gillian runs, courses, webinars, events, a popular anatomy exhibition, and an international bi-annual conference for riders, therapists and professionals. Gillian’s philosophy is based on how understanding anatomy and biomechanics improves welfare and performance and reduces the risk of injury. She is keen to share her knowledge. All her books and events are listed on her website along with the popular Horses Inside Out academy. For more information visit HorsesInsideOut.com.

• Acknowledgements Useful Terms Foreword Introduction PART 1: The Principles of Training 1. Principles of Anatomy 2. Skeletal Maturity3. Principles of Posture 4. Principles of Training 5. Effects of Riding 6. Asymmetry 7. The Gaits PART 2: Exercises for Performance 8. Positioning of the Head and Neck 9. Terrain 10. Collection Exercises 11. Bending Exercises 12. Lateral Exercises 13. Pole Work Exercises 14. Gymnastic Jumping Exercises Index About the Authors

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